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Facts on Pearl Harbor

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Facts on Pearl Harbor

The name Pearl Harbor brings to mind the tragedy that marked America's entry into another World War. It was an event that forever changed U.S. history.

  1. Geography

    • The naval base Pearl Harbor is situated west of Honolulu, Hawaii, where it takes over the bay of the island of O'ahu.

    Features

    • The attack on Pearl Harbor (known to the military as the Hawaii Operation) by Japanese aircraft led the U.S. to enter World War II on the Allied side.

    Facts

    • The Pearl Harbor attack, which happened on December 7, 1941, killed 2,402 island residents, 57 of which were civilians, and caused the destruction of over two hundred aircraft and battleships.

    Expert Insight

    • The Pearl Harbor attack is infamous because it was a surprise attack, done without a formal declaration of war or any warning to spare the civilians.

    Significance

    • Pearl Harbor was designated a National Historic Landmark area in 1964 and as such is protected against reconstruction and demolition, even though the base is still active.

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